Prayers and good thoughts needed!

[Ron Jones near Indy]

I haven't been here much lately and most likely won't be around too much in the near future. My dad, we got the final diagnosis today, has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He and mom, and me too, will appreciate your prayers and good thoughts. He is 91 and his mind is sharp. He had to quit work in '80 because of blindness. He still has his sense of humor. That's all on the good side for him. He is too ill to go home they say and I believe it. Looking at hospice/nursing home options tomorrow.

LOML had carpel tunnel surgery last Friday to add to the mix. Nothing but an inconvenience compared to dad's problems.

Dad was pleased when I told him I have a great group of friends that I have never met that would be pulling for him. He has a nickname he picked up in grammar school--the teacher asked him if he was related to Casey Jones, the engineer. Dad said I don't know, but I'll ask mom tonight. Friends have called him Casey ever since.

[Belinda Barfield]

I'll be praying Ron. Tough disease. I lost an aunt to it last summer, she was 55. Hospice will be a tremendous help and a comfort.

[Sam Layton]

Ron,

I am sorry to hear about your father. You are all in my prayers.

God Bless, Sam

[Ken Fitzgerald]

My thoughts and prayers go out to your Dad and your family Ron!

[Jeff Monson]

Ron, Prayers sent, best wishes to your dad and a speedy recovery for your wife.

[Rob Cunningham]

Thoughts and prayers for your Dad and your family.

[Will Boulware]

Thoughts and prayers. He sounds like a great guy. Best wishes!

[Doug Morgan]

I was once told by a minister that "you need the prayers and I need the practice" Well its time to practice. God Bless all of you. Go get em Casey!

[Bruce Page]

Prayers sent Ron. Be strong for your father.

[Augusto Orosco]

Your father and your family will be in my prayers.

[Shawn Pixley]

Good thoughts and wishes to you and your family

[Mike Langford]

Tell Casey, your group of friends are all praying for him....and for you, to find strength to deal with the future

[Paul McGaha]

Ron,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Thanks everyone. Dad went to hospice today. He is not in pain--what a blessing!

[Craig Matheny]

Ron May the grace and comfort of our Lord and Savior be with Casey and the rest of you, When things seem to be the darkest He is the closest just reach to Him for your strength and wisdom during this difficult time.

[Mark Rice]

Sorry to hear about the bad news. Will pray for strength, peace and comfort for your family.

[Lori Kleinberg]

My prayers go out to you and yours. Hospice is really a good thing for this situation. We used it for my father-in-law and for my son's grandma-in-law.

[Louis Brandt]

Prayers sent. God bless.

[Dave Ray]

May God Bless Casey, and the entire Jones family.

[Lloyd Kerry]

Ron, prayers from eastern Canada as well.

[Gary Hodgin]

Your dad will be in my prayers.

[Keith Outten]

Ron,

Jackie and I are thinking about you as well.
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[Craig Matheny]

Ron that is a blessing, when my mom was in hospice it was an amazing time for all of us as a family to grow together and to share stories and memories. May this time you have be filled with blessings and memories to last a life time remember even when you feel alone God is there with you and we are all here praying for you.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Thanks Creekers! I've printed these and will read them to dad tomorrow.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

After hearing your replies, dad said "You've got some good friends there don't you?". Thanks for a special time. It was good for both of us.